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Prescott College

Prescot College

Prescott, Arizona 86301

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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Known for psychology — close-knit campus

Prescott College is a private urban institution in Prescott, Arizona. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 253 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,359 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,906.

Established
1966
Motto
Community, adventure, and advocacy live here
Type
Private college

Plan Your Visit

99%Acceptance
SAT Avg
253Students
9:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$42,359Earnings 10yr
$20,906Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,685
Room & Board$7,790
Books & Supplies$440
Total Cost of Attendance$47,228
Average Net Price$20,906
Median Debt at Graduation$16,300
Monthly Payment (10yr)$173

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,573
$30–48K$20,716
$48–75K$31,266
$75–110K$23,353
$110K+$23,921

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

1

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

75%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
253
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 3%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.9%
Freshman Retention75.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,539
10 Years$42,359

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Prescott College was founded in 1966 after a conference titled "Emergence of a Concept".
  • The college was originally built in 1966 on 200 acres (0.
  • In 1974 the college went bankrupt due to poor fiscal management and the loss of anticipated donor funds.
  • During the spring semester of 1975, classes were held in the basement of the historic Hassayampa Hotel in downtown Prescott, Arizona, as well as in the homes of both faculty and students.
  • (1965) Emergence of a Concept: A Dynamic New Educational Concept for the Southwest.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from AZ state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Phoenixpop. 1.6M
79 mi(137 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
298 mi(517 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
331 mi(574 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHX Phoenix81 mi
LAS Las Vegas185 mi
SAN San Diego299 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2281 mi · ~65h 54m drive
New York, NY2130 mi · ~61h 32m drive
Hartford, CT2199 mi · ~63h 32m drive
Providence, RI2264 mi · ~65h 24m drive
Albany, NY2144 mi · ~61h 56m drive
Syracuse, NY2025 mi · ~58h 30m drive
Rochester, NY1952 mi · ~56h 23m drive
Buffalo, NY1886 mi · ~54h 29m drive
Philadelphia, PA2070 mi · ~59h 48m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1816 mi · ~52h 28m drive
Harrisburg, PA1979 mi · ~57h 10m drive
Newark, NJ2122 mi · ~61h 18m drive
Washington, DC1973 mi · ~57h drive
Baltimore, MD1995 mi · ~57h 38m drive
Atlanta, GA1602 mi · ~46h 17m drive
Charlotte, NC1786 mi · ~51h 36m drive
Raleigh, NC1904 mi · ~55h drive
Miami, FL2012 mi · ~58h 7m drive
Orlando, FL1870 mi · ~54h 1m drive
Tampa, FL1824 mi · ~52h 42m drive
Nashville, TN1448 mi · ~41h 50m drive
New Orleans, LA1344 mi · ~38h 50m drive
Richmond, VA1957 mi · ~56h 32m drive
Chicago, IL1435 mi · ~41h 27m drive
Detroit, MI1671 mi · ~48h 16m drive
Minneapolis, MN1244 mi · ~35h 56m drive
St. Louis, MO1264 mi · ~36h 31m drive
Kansas City, MO1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive
Indianapolis, IN1488 mi · ~42h 59m drive
Columbus, OH1656 mi · ~47h 50m drive
Cleveland, OH1733 mi · ~50h 4m drive
Milwaukee, WI1441 mi · ~41h 38m drive
Dallas, TX909 mi · ~26h 16m drive
Houston, TX1052 mi · ~30h 23m drive
Austin, TX908 mi · ~26h 14m drive
San Antonio, TX892 mi · ~25h 46m drive
Los Angeles, CA331 mi · ~9h 34m drive
San Francisco, CA597 mi · ~17h 15m drive
San Diego, CA298 mi · ~8h 37m drive
Seattle, WA1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive
Portland, OR929 mi · ~26h 50m drive
Denver, CO546 mi · ~15h 46m drive
Phoenix, AZ79 mi · ~2h 17m drive
Salt Lake City, UT431 mi · ~12h 27m drive
Honolulu, HI2891 mi · ~83h 31m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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